If you are a skincare fanatic like us, chances are you probably follow a rigorous exfoliating regime to brighten skin and get ultra-soft and smooth skin. So, today, we are going to introduce you to an inexpensive way to take your body skincare game a notch higher. Enter homemade exfoliators that are pretty effing genius and are super easy to make. And, the MVP of homemade scrubs is none other than brown sugar.
Sugar scrubs are a decadent way to slough away dead skin cells. From the rich texture to the unmistakable aroma- a sugar scrub can evoke a sense of ritual in your beauty routine. So if you wish to up your beauty game without breaking your bank account, keep swiping for DIY brown sugar recipes that will leave you with glowing skin from head to toe.
These Body Scrubs Using Brown Sugar Will Give You Smooth, Supple Skin
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Body Scrub For Smooth-AF Skin
You’ll need:
- Chia seeds
- Coconut oil
- Sweet almond oil
- White or brown sugar
Method:
Step 1: In a bowl, take 1 tablespoon of chia seeds along with ½ a cup of coconut oil.
Step 2: Then, add ¼ cup of sweet almond oil and 1 cup of brown sugar.
Step 3: Combine all the ingredients in a bowl. Gently scrub your body, hands, or feet and pave your way to baby-soft skin from head to toe.
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For Pink, Luscious Lips
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All you need is:
- Cinnamon powder
- Brown sugar
- Olive or coconut oil
Method:
Step 1: In a bowl, add 1 tablespoon each of cinnamon powder and brown sugar.
Step 2: Then, add 1 tablespoon of coconut oil. Alternatively, you can use olive oil. Mix all the ingredients together to make a thick paste. Use your fingertips to massage this scrub lightly on your lips for 5-10 minutes. Then, rinse off with warm water.
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DIY Body Scrub For Brighter Skin
You’ll need:
- Brown sugar
- Honey
- Brown rice flour
- Turmeric powder
- Extra virgin coconut oil
- Rosewater
Method:
Step 1: In a bowl, add 2 tablespoons each of brown sugar, honey, coconut oil along with ½ a cup of brown rice flour. Then, add 1 tablespoon of turmeric powder and rosewater and mix well.
Step 2: When you feel the mixture is gritty enough, store your DIY body scrub in a jar. Apply the scrub after you’ve taken a shower to exfoliate your body from head to toe.
Step 3: Shine bright like a diamond!
DIY Boob Polish For Supple Skin
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You’ll need:
- Brown sugar
- Almond Oil
- Honey
- Vitamin E oil
- Oats
- Aloe Vera
- Vanilla extract (optional)
Method:
Step 1: For a vanilla scrub that’s good enough to eat, mix 1 cup of brown sugar with half a cup of almond oil.
Step 2: Next, add 1 teaspoon each of vitamin E oil and vanilla extract along with 1 tablespoon of honey.
Step 3: Then, add 2 tablespoons of ground oats and 2 tablespoons of aloe vera gel to the paste. Simply mix the ingredients in a glass bowl, store them in an airtight container, and use them it a month.
Application: A boob polish is basically an exfoliator that you apply to your breast and rinse off while taking a shower. Apply the polish all over your chest, and gently scrub your skin for around 7-10 mins, you can leave it for another 10-15 mins for best results.
Make sure you are not too harsh on the skin while exfoliating and use gentle circular motions to massage the skin. We recommend layering your skin with this body lotion post-exfoliation. This will help to lock in the hydration and get brighter, softer skin from head to toe.
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